Question 35: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. There is still widespread _____________against older people in the job market.

ANSWER C

Knowledge test : Question from type

The structure “there + be + Noun” is used to indicate the existence of a thing/event.

In the sentence for “there is still widespread_____________ ” (with “still” being an adverb, and “widespread” being an adjective), according to the structure, there is a missing noun in the blank space.

Considering 4 answers, answer C – discrimination is a noun and is the appropriate answer.

A. discriminate (v): to discriminate

B. discriminatory (a): discriminatory

C. discrimination (n): discrimination/stigmatization

D. discriminating (a): thorough / meticulous.

There is still a lot of discrimination against older people in the job market.